Saturday, January 25, 2014

Are You a Candidate for Braces?

Many people opt to wear dental braces by their trusted orthodontist, typically to restore the aesthetics and function of their teeth, but some just do it for style. If you’re serious about needing braces, though, you also have to figure out if you make a good candidate for one.

Signs
Look at the mirror. If you have overt signs like crooked or misaligned teeth, an upper or lower set protruding slightly more forward, or even overcrowded teeth, you might be in need of braces.
However, aside from how your teeth look, problems with your bite also justify having braces installed.

Visit Your Dentist
Should you think that, given your condition, you can benefit from having braces fitted, then by all means, visit your dentist for a checkup. Should he concur, he might refer you to a reliable orthodontist, or if he has the necessary qualifications, he might do the procedure himself.

Screening

After you get to the orthodontist’s office, you will have to undergo a more comprehensive screening, which typically determines if you have a bad bite or malocclusion. People with this case tend to have pretty much the same symptoms as what you’ve found through the mirror-check test earlier.

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